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The Great Short Stories Guy De Maupassant

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270 pages

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Masterfully showcasing a range of themes, this collection features stories that delve into tragedy, satire, comedy, and farce. Maupassant's straightforward style cleverly conceals deeper philosophical insights, revealing societal values through poignant details. He critiques the brutality of war and its accompanying hypocrisy while exploring the limitations, dissimulations, and vanities across various social strata. The narratives are unified by sharp irony and a focus on the fragility of human nature, highlighting the futility that often characterizes existence.

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9788179928349

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2008, paperback

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